Gilbert Fruchey
Leader/Manager/Administrator
Baxter, Minnesota 651-***-**** *********@*****.*** 2016 - Present
Independent Contractor
Leapforce
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Pastor of Outreach
Lakewood Evangelical Free Church
Responsible for all missions and outreach efforts for the church. Formulated and managed $400,000 annual budget.
Used strong written communication skills to produce internal and external communications in both print and electronic media, and successfully leveraged reader engagement through social media.
Produced and delivered original presentations integrating multiple avenues of communication into the learning process.
Planned and coordinated periodic large events supervising multiple paid and volunteer staff.
Formulated policies and procedures both for the ministry and for the entire organization. Evaluated organizations and individuals and made recommendations regarding potential funding and partnership in single projects and ongoing partner support. Trained and led volunteer teams for short-term international service. Pastor of Worship and Music
First Evangelical Free Church
Responsible for oversight of church music ministry with secondary roles as Director of Administration, Pastor of Adult Ministries and Pastor of Missions. Managed operations of a non-profit organization resulting in the successful on-time delivery of weekly and seasonal large events that included recruiting and directing a team of 50-100 people depending on the event.
Used strong written communication skills to produce internal and external communications in both print and electronic media. Created and managed annual budgets of $1.2 million to $1.4 million for the entire organization.
Recruited and developed a leadership team of 7.
Negotiated and administered lease agreements for outside organizations using church facilities.
Managed office, facilities and library staff.
Formulated policies and procedures both for the ministry and for the entire organization. Evaluated organizations and individuals and made recommendations regarding potential funding and partnership in single projects and ongoing partner support. Trained and led volunteer teams for short-term international service. Purchased and maintained all equipment for large scale church music ministry. Conceived and managed purchase and installation of $150,000 video production system. Developed and created church employee 403b retirement plan. A visionary leader, manager,
administrator and developer of people,
I possess strong organizational,
communication and administrative
skills ideal for large and small
organizations. I have a strong track
record of improving and streamlining
existing organizations, taking
theoretical possibilities and turning
them into realities, planning and
executing large-scale events, and
implementing projects as well as
maintaining existing organizations and
systems ensuring smooth ongoing
operation. A self-starter, I am able to
manage multiple projects delivering
high-quality products within deadlines
and on-budget.
Teaching/training
Strategic Planning
Administration/Organizational
Leadership
Critical thinking/problem solving
Scheduling and travel arrangements
Data Entry/10-Key/Typing 80 WPM
Records management
Document scanning/faxing
Project coordination and
management
Event planning and customer service
Quality assurance
Clerical operations and organization
Spreadsheets, word processing,
presentations
Professional Experience Summary
Skills
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2013-08 - 2014-01
1997-10 - 2000-05
2014-04 - 2016-01
2014-04 - 2015-12
2014-08 - 2015-01
Adjunct Faculty
University of Northwestern - Saint Paul
Teach MCH 4215: Music in Ministry (Inaugural offering of this course). Course objectives: Understand and apply principles and techniques for effective rehearsals with church instrumental and vocal ensembles, understand the unique dynamics of working with volunteer teams, create effective rehearsal plans for diverse church music settings of contemporary, blended, and tradition styles, demonstrate effective rehearsal techniques for use in diverse stylistic musical settings, apply knowledge of effective musical presentation in the worship setting, experience rehearsal and performance presentation with a local church music ministry, understand and employ a variety of tools and resources designed to make personal practice time and worship team rehearsals more effective. Wrote the curriculum for the course.
Pastor of Music and Worship
Arlington Heights Evangelical Free Church
Responsible for oversight of church music ministry. Produced and delivered weekly events including recruitment and coordination of 10-40 volunteer and paid personnel.
Used strong written communication skills to produce internal and external communications in both print and electronic media. Formulated and managed a budget of over $10,000.
Recruited and managed volunteer staff for a graded choir program. Sales Representative
Illumagine Promotions
Serviced the needs of customers desiring to purchase promotional items or branded apparel. Independent Contractor
Castforce
Merchandising quality assurance.
Performed merchandising quality review audits and display set-ups at various locations according to provided instructions.
Submitted detailed reports with pictures.
Liaised with store management to accomplish assigned tasks. Valet
Classic Parking
Valet parking attendant.
Worked as part of a team to park cars at various locations. Ensured high quality and efficient customer service. 2003 - 2008
1992-08 - 1996-05
Master of Arts in Religion
Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary
Master of Arts in Religion with a concentration in Worship Studies. Graduated Summa Cum Laude with honors and a 4.0 G.P.A.
Bachelor of Arts in Voice Performance and Church Music Anderson University
Bachelor's of Arts in Voice Performance and Church Music. Graduated Summa Cum Laude with honors in Voice Performance and Music History.
Activities and Societies: Anderson University Chorale, Anderson University Wind Ensemble, Campus Crusade for Christ, The Music Man - Harold Hill, Cosi Fan Tutti - Don Alfonso, Opera Workshop
Education
Computer Software and Technology
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Microsoft Office
Internet search and applications
Sony Vegas Pro
Video Projection
Audio/Video Systems
Wix
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